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OPEN SESEMI: something that unfailingly brings about a desired result. Across different global cultures, the narrative remains the same—a secret mountain cave filled with riches, accessible only by a magical verbal password.

Who, what, where, why, when and how did SESEMI become the #1 Short-Term Rental Real Estate Broker, newsletter and resource for out-of-state and out-of-area investors on the Oregon Coast?

First and Foremost: I am not from here originally (but it is HOME) I was born in Canada (Go Maple Leafs!), grew up in So Florida (Go HEAT! ) and lived in Venice Beach California for five years before visiting Oregon for the very first time in 2018 and buying a coastal cottage for $85K before leaving.

That was intuitive investing. Nobody (and I do mean nobody) was investing on the Oregon Coast pre-covid. Everyone told me to pass..and for the ten years the property was listed for sale so did everyone else, but deep down I knew that: a coastal beach house under $100K was a deal and the Oregon Coast was a special place that eventually others would discover and place value on as well. I wasn’t impulsive, but I was decisive because my experience had uniquely prepared me to make a confident decision.

I’ve been a mortgage professional since 2003, bought and sold properties BEFORE the 2008 crash and was subletting my Venice bungalow on AIRBNB in 2015ish to travel Asia. With that successful AirBNB arbitrage, I realized if I wanted my ‘own’ BNB it wouldn’t be in LA (or anywhere in California for that matter) and at the time the coast was wide open in terms of regulation. I had some foresight to anticipate that regulations would tighten, and that establishing a rental anywhere would be a good bet and mistakingly found the holy grail of: location, leverage and lucrativeness on the Oregon Coast.

Location: Buy the beach. Leverage: A physician friend helped me privately finance. Lucrativeness: $85K with $25K down and an anticipated $35K+ Remodel budget. AMV: $250K+

I moved. I bought tools. I got in way over my head (for two years!). I AIRBNB’d. Covid hit. I got an offer (at the time I couldn’t refuse). I (un-intuitively) sold. I dusted myself off. I bought land. Another house. Converted a shed into a tiny-home. Flipped those. Bought a riverfront cottage and a casita (and AIRBNB) in Baja Mexico.

Subsequently: I also became a Real Estate Broker in Oregon, strategically worked with Vacasa RE (formerly largest STR PM in the country) learning short-term rental market(s) and launched a STR focused brand (with an emphasis on investor information and gut-trust). I wrote about my markets and speciality with over 500 blogs and posts (featuring nearly 1000 STRs For Sale as they came to market) and grew my reputation. You are here: as a result of that effort and insight.

The first year we sold one STR. The second year we sold six. The third year we sold seven. The fourth year we sold twelve. This year we’ve already sold eleven coastal AIRBNBs. Add our personal properties and we account for forty of the top STR properties in their respective markets and the only individual broker with sales in nearly every Oregon Coast city and county. $45 Million SOLD and counting..

Having been a Realtor in major markets like Ft Lauderdale and West Los Angeles, we feel we have a unique perspective to many peers on the Oregon Coast, and view the entire 363 mile coastline as essentially a ‘single market.’ At any given moment there are on average just ±2000 single family homes listed for sale from Brookings to just south of Astoria and usually around 15% are pending. This is the equivalent of a small city and as a result of this limited and unique inventory, to find what investors are seeking (especially in the short-term rental asset class) it can take a Herculian effort to effectively monitor, assess and provide services.

For the past five years we average roughly 20K miles per year of driving (just within the State). In other words - we haven’t been here the longest, but we know the coast about as well as anyone!

So how can we (and does this) help you? Well...I can tell you that I won’t be selling short-term rentals forever..Not because I don’t love it, but because the window of opportunity is closing. STR regulations are clear here but tightening - and if the same pace of restrictions continues, the future will consist of primarily re-sales of existing short-term rentals rather than establishing new ones..my job will likely continue to get more and more difficult.

If this STR Season is any indication - do not lose hope! We’ve never had less STR inventory state-wide but arguably we’ve never sold more successful or optimal short-term rental properties. Furthermore - if you are here, it’s because the Oregon Coast speaks to you and we can help you turbocharge your investment property search by sharing what to look for (and where) to avoid.

If I had to summarize what makes us effective and why people choose to work with me it would be:

Ultimately the client’s that find the most success with our services are those that reciprocate our trust, enthusiasm and commitment. We think our portfolio speaks for itself: OregonCoastShortTermRentals.com

Sesemi is successful as a brand, lifestyle and STRategy because we treat each and every transaction as if it is our own. We will tell you what you need to hear (and a bit of what you want) if it’s truthful and based on fundamentals and our instincts are alligned..the last characteristic can be difficult to quantify - but all I can say is you’ll know it when you see it and we will help you: think, act and invest clearly. 👁‍🗨

If we ever get a Sesemi mascot: we are thinking…’Houdini the Honey Badger?’

Attempting to close on a 2026 Oregon Coast Short-term Rental? - Please reach out and schedule an appointment below so that we can coordinate your private and curated prospect sheet, tours and provide deep analytical insights that will streamline your search. **We are nearing our buyer capacity for this season but will be on the road NON-STOP beginning 9/16 through 11/15 for as long and as much as it takes to ensure your investment goals are reached and exceeded!

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AUGUST RMLS RESIDENTIAL NORTH COAST SUMMARY

STR ZONING UPDATES TO KEEP IN MIND 💡

BANDON OREGON - VRD (Vacation Rental Dwelling) Permits do not transfer and they are set to very likely extend their STR moratorium for another six months this week..this applies to properties located within city limits.

MANZANITA - Moratorium and the surrounding areas outside of city limits are at or near capacity and will be subject to a waitlist moving forward.

CANNON BEACH - There are proposals to limit the number of STRs outside of city limits.

COOS COUNTY - Investors can anticipate 4-6+ months for a permit due to staffing shortages..this timeline is improving but would need to anticipate 2027 operations.

FLORENCE - No formal regulations in place..yet..still..

SEASIDE - Getting tighter on STR regulations. They want at least a 90 day grace period post closing for permit issuance, actively licensed properties (in some cases) can get a re-issuance within 30 days..but due to increasing saturation some actively operating STRs cannot continue to operate upon sale.

GEARHART - A handful of STR permits available in a couple luxury communities. Expect a price point of $1M+ unless a rare condo or townhome.

BROOKINGS - Have not sold a single STR here this year - which supports that this market is still unsaturated and underutilized. Currently for properly zoned homes within city limits the process can be strait forward and there are typically a handful of eligible homes on the market at anytime.

OTHER: Have a home or location in mind or on the radar? EMAIL, TEXT or CALL and we’ll help you qualify, assess and tour 🙂

⭐️ 20+ FIVE STAR REVIEWS ⭐️ and our Zillow Map of Coastal SOLD STRs 📍

🎯 In the past twelve months we have sold 20+ STRs using our ‘Sesemi STR System’ including many of the top operating AIRBNB’s in their respective areas and nearly all Oregon Coastal cities! Explore more at www.OregonCoastShortTermRentals.com

🚨 We have 17 weeks left to prospect, negotiate, close, license, launch and get bookings for 2026!! We will be on the ground, in the sea, and up and down the coast for the remainder of the year to ensure our client’s leave no STR STONE unturned!!!

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⭐️ Planning to strategically close on a short-term rental in 2026 for tax incentives? NOW is the time to begin shopping! Let’s TOUR!!!

🥷🏽 REMINDER - Our NO non-sense and NO AI publication is built for profit. Find what you need to know, avoid and how to close on a lucrative coastal vacation rental home based on nearly 50 closed STR sales. Find accurate regulation and investment answers in one sentence from an experienced human being.

ALSO: We upgraded our Oregon Coast Short-Term Rental (AIRBNB) Permit & License Directory to a public format for easy reference and even PDF links to each cities STR application! Bookmark www.oregoncoaststr.com